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So… what does your name say about you? What do you want your name to convey? What’s with the questions? It’s just a frikin’ name right?

When choosing a name one must not forget that it is one of the first things you will say to a customer. It can be a great marketing tool if you keep a few things in mind.

I actually stumbled on this principle by accident. When I first began dancing, I chose the name Jasmine because it is a flower that smells nice; it sounds exotic and is familiar to most cultures. However, as it so often happens, I moved to a new club. There was a Jasmine already working there and a girl dancing by my real name so both options were out.

Now came the dilemma. Do I choose another popular name or do I go with something more obscure? I decided the latter because I had regulars who followed me over to this new club and if I needed to move again, I wanted them to be able to find me.

Years prior, I had read the book Perelandra. I had considered it for a name but shied away from it. It was original but… This time I reconsidered it and went with it. As I used it, I became more comfortable and began to see a pattern emerge. Because the name is so unusual, people would ask me what it means, where it is from and what the book is about. From simply introducing myself, I found I was quickly engaged in intriguing conversation all the while building important rapport. Once the familiarity was established it became very easy to ask for table dances and get them.

I can hear some of you say “I can’t change my name now, I’ve been dancing for too long and customers already know me.” Sometimes it a good thing to re-invent your persona, especially if the current one isn’t generating much income. Only you can decide whether it would be worth it or not. You can also access a change in look to accompany your new name. If your current look isn’t attracting the type of men you are looking for, this is a great place to start.

Now, how to choose the best stripper name. Some names convey intelligence while others do not. Stay away from the most popular names like Porche, Angel, Diamond, etc. Those names show that you lack imagination.
You’ve basically got two options at this point:

If you choose option A, then you need to pick a name that fits you. Most customers will ask you if that is your real name. If you choose to say yes, it needs to be believable.

If you go with option B, then the more obscure the better. When they ask you if it’s your real name or not, say, ‘Of course not. We all have stage names here.’ And then go on to tell them about your name. You’ll want to do some research about the name you choose as some customers will try to flip you shit for it. As you tell them what it means, you show that you are smart and sassy. Both of which are sexy.

Also think about the possible ways that customers will joke about your name and what smart-ass retort you can come back with. For example: A recent customer told me about how he was sitting at the rack and a girl named Tanzanite was dancing. To challenge her, he asked ‘Where is Tanzanite on the periodic table?’ She gave him a blank stare and turned around to dance for someone else. Now, if she had been smarter about it, she could have done some research about Tanzanite. She could say,’ Tanzanite is what is called a Zoisite. Zoisite is a calcium aluminum hydroxy sorosilicate belonging to the epidote group of minerals.’ She doesn’t have to actually know what that means because most men wouldn’t know what it meant either. The goal is to come across as savvy.

Comments

69 Responses to “How To Choose The Best Stripper Name – Tips for New Strippers”

Jason on
December 3rd, 2008 2:07 pm

You are very right. There's one name that I remember from years ago because it was unique and she knew what the origins were. Persephone, greek goddes of the underworld.

brooklyn on
January 31st, 2009 1:58 am

I recently started dancing and I chose brooklyn on a whim because I hadn’t thought of a good name yet. I’m not from brooklyn, but I’ve been there and love it. What do you think?

Perelandra on
February 1st, 2009 5:35 pm

The name Brooklyn is unusual, pretty and believable that it could be your real name. However, as a report building tool, there may be better choices. If you’ve only been dancing for a short while, it’s not too late to change it. You may want spend some time scouring the internet for options. Otherwise, it is a beautifully feminine name. =)

Ashley on
August 27th, 2009 12:30 am

I’ll be starting as a dancer in two days and this is my first time, I came up with the name Charisma and loved it and my guy friends have had a great response to it as well. However I was also told I should try Leilani since I’m from hawaii and it means heavenly child. I saw that you had that name listed as one of the exotic names and was wondering what your opinion on this would be. Is Charisma a good name or should I reconsider to Leilani or something else?

Fantasy on
October 6th, 2009 6:03 pm

hello,
i am a newbie at dancing. i just started 3 nights ago, but i think i have come up with a pretty unique and sexy “dancer” name. i have chosen the name “FANTASY”! i must say, that just my name is a great topic amongst the customers. hehe…

Don on
December 28th, 2009 11:57 am

Perelandra takes a little getting used to but is unique enough to recognize anywhere. Now the name sticks in my mind.

Circe on
March 19th, 2010 11:18 pm

I just started dancing, and chose the name Circe. She is a character from Homer’s Odyssey, the daughter of the sun & a sorceress with the power of turning men into animals. It’s a little challenging to get customers to understand at first, but is working quite well for me so far for the reasons you mentioned.

Perelandra (? by CS Lewis) is a great read.

Amanda on
May 16th, 2010 6:21 pm

I am going to start dancing in a couple weeks, and I have been trying to come up with a name. I am debating between Isis (The egyptian goddess of motherhood) and Aquarius (which is my sign and I have the sign tattoed on my wrist, and plan to get another tattoo that says aquarius). What do you think?

admin on
May 17th, 2010 3:14 pm

Hi Amanda, When considering a stage name, ask yourself “If someone were to tell me their name, would I be curious enough to ask about it?” If not, then it doesn’t hold the same potential rapport building element. Between the two names, I think Isis is the better choice though it has become popular. Because you are new, you can try it out for a week and see what kind of response you get from customers. In the mean time, I suggest you keep doing your research (20000-names.com/) to find the one unique to you! Good luck! ~Perelandra

Dana on
May 20th, 2010 12:21 am

im new into the dancer world, and was wondering what you thought of the name ‘Loka’?

i looked it up and this is what i found about the name: “a spirit undergoing karma – spiritual advancement through repeated reincarnation”.

let me know what you think of my name idea.

admin on
May 23rd, 2010 12:16 am

Love it! It is different, feminine and original. It also makes me want to ask you what it means and that is what you want as a sales tool. Good job!

Sprite on
August 3rd, 2010 3:22 pm

I have an audition at a club in my area in two weeks and I’m totally torn about what name to use. I haven’t gone by my real name since I was 3, so that’s a non-option. I’d never turn my head to that name lol.
I’ve considered using the nickname I’ve gone by my whole life(Sprite, clearly) but I’m not sure about it. My friends have helped with suggestions- so far I’m thinking about using the name Fleur De Lis (Iris is my favorite flower, but it didn’t have enough umph)
Odds are that you won’t see this till well after I’ve started- but names can be changed. I would LOVE to hear your opinion. ~Sprite

Leigh Haddock on
August 7th, 2010 5:37 pm

I am starting dancing in a couple of weeks I have a couple of ideas and would appreciate your input they are
Ruby Rose
Witko (weet co) means crazy in sioux

or Mija Rose

admin on
August 10th, 2010 7:38 pm

I like Ruby Rose and Mija Rose because it sounds like Ruby or Mija could be your real name and the Rose gives hints of a porn star.
Witko is very different and that is good but it lacks femininity. If I heard that name called out in my club, it would take a while for it to grow on me.
Good luck, girl!

admin on
August 10th, 2010 7:52 pm

Sprite is fun and flirty but it is apart of your real life. Using that name for dancing is a personal choice and one that shouldn’t be made lightly. Its a good idea to do your best to keep work life and real life as separate as possible. Your anonymity is something to be protected especially if you are working in your home town. Sprite as a stripper name is good but if you are looking to apply the principles in this article, then you’ll want to come up with something that makes custies ask “Where does your name come from?” “What does it mean?” etc. to build rapport.
Good luck, Girl!

ZZZ on
August 14th, 2010 6:04 pm

I’m leaning towards using a name that starts with a Z simply because that in itself is unique and sounds mystical/exotic. In real life I’m a red head but for stripping I want to use a really well made black hair wig to create a kind of mysterious allure. Name I’m deciding on; Zoe(French “life”), Zilla(english “shade, shadow”), Zeran(Welsh “star”), or perhaps Zita(Italian “little girl”).

Which do you think would be the best name or should I keep looking?

Starr on
August 30th, 2010 4:57 am

Thinking of changing my name. I’m currently dancing under Roxxy….yeah I know hey common! I would love to use my real name but the clubs near me all demand stage names (yes (real name removed) is my real name hehe) even thou its not feminine I was going to use Kai ( Hawaiian for ocean/sea). Everything else I’ve thought of sounds funny with the way I look (almost 5′3, natural white blonde hair, I look like a doll haha and I dance to techno )

Ivory, maybe?

Kayla on
September 6th, 2010 8:52 pm

I’m goin to be auditioning in a few days and I’ve thought of Tessa the tease or more preferably verboten which means forbidden beacuse it’s German like me and as you said people will want to know what it means and will instantly create conversations along with clients that will remember my unique name.

T on
September 20th, 2010 12:40 pm

I will be auditioning for a club in the comming week and i as well thought about isis the eqyptian goddess but steered clear just because she is a goddess of motherhood so it kind of turns m off a bit. but here is the catch im a HUGE FAN of superman and although i am not “white” i was thinking of the name LOIS LANE? its homely everyone knows it and it may be a good conversation starter? whats your take on it?

T on
September 23rd, 2010 6:02 am

or maybe STORM?!? From Xmen, she was the african one with the power to control the weather.

I’m currently a female model here in Fabulous Las Vegas and thinking of becoming an exotic dancer with my seasoned modeling, gymnastics, cheerleading and dance background within the next couple weeks and wondered what you thought of the name: Francesca? It has a couple different meanings such as french and free, but was wondering if it would be exotic enough and hold a starting conversation appeal?

BTW, I LOVE your tips and information, makes me feel comfort and a bit welcoming into this whole new industry!

Velvet on
October 7th, 2010 12:48 am

Hi!! Great, intelligent advice here. Thank you so much. I’m also interested in dancing and my friend is taking me to a club this weekend. One of my favorite music artists is Rob Zombie and he made an animated movie a while back called “El Superbeasto”. In this movie, one of the main characters is a very classy dancer and her name is Miss Velvet Von Black. I LOVE IT. Velvet happens to be my real name though (no kidding) and Miss Velvet Von Black is way too long. But I really like the ‘miss’. What is your opinion of using “Miss Von Black”? It screams high maintenance, but might be TOO pretentious. The fantasy I want to sell is that of a well-polished, almost dominatrix feel. Basically just a Queen Bee image. What do you think? Too over the top? Or does it promote the image I want to convey?

Miranda on
October 10th, 2010 1:04 pm

I start my new job as a dancer in two days and I was considering a few names. I’d love your opinion.

Roxxi – I’m a music theatre major and roxie hart(chicago) is one of my favorite characters

Gypsy Rose – after Gypsy Rose Lee, one of the first and greatest burlesque performer also the main character in another of my favorite musical (gypsy)

admin on
October 13th, 2010 6:47 pm

Hi Miranda,
Naila is the best of the three choices. It elicits question and fishes for the compliment.
Conversations will go something like this:
Hi. What’s your name?
Bob.
Hi Bob. I’m Naila.
Wow. That’s different. What does that mean?
Beautiful eyes in Arabic.
Hm, yes, I agree. *smile*

Great pick. Hope that helps.
Perelandra

admin on
October 13th, 2010 7:03 pm

Hi Amanda,
Thanks for the comment. The name Francesca, I believe, is a bit too common. It doesn’t inspire me to ask its meaning. Maybe try something it bit more exotic. The one good thing about the name is it is believable that it could be your real name.
Good luck,
Perelandra

admin on
October 13th, 2010 7:10 pm

Hi T,
When choosing a name, you’ll want to think about the most likely conversation that will ensue from it. If you were to choose Lois Lane, the next obvious question would be ‘why did you pick that name?’ and most guys will just call you Lois. If you have a great answer that sets you up for the lap dance question, that’s good. Lois Lane will also appeal to the nerdy guys, too. But be careful. The name Lois is pretty homely like you said. Guys have homely, frumpy wives at home – which is why they come see us.
Storm is ok. Stormy is better. Both are common amongst strippers.
I suggest you try Lois Lane. You can always change it later.
Good Luck,
Perelandra

Jonie-marree on
October 18th, 2010 6:03 pm

hi was wondering if you could help me out, I will be auditioning for the first time next week an I’m still trying to discover my alter ego, I’m very girly an have a full sleeve tattoo of a Buddah surounded in flowers I aslo have a huge koi swimming in flowers on my ribcage, Im very exotic looking an was hoping on a name the would kind of represent the girly, girl I am with a bit of spunk =D.. Anyway here is my suggestion I would love to hear your feed back,,

Inkd Bella:: I love Disney movies so this is obviously from my love of Tinker Bell from Peter Pan, =D

admin on
October 18th, 2010 6:27 pm

Hi Jonie,
I did a quick google search for Hindu girl names (based on your Budha tattoo) and found great, exotic, and feminine names. If you are looking for a name that is a sales tool/conversation starter, your best bet is to go with one of these. Don’t worry about your persona and whether the name will fit; you’ll develop it over about 6 months.
Hope that helps and good luck!
~Perelandra

c on
October 23rd, 2010 9:06 am

i haven’t started a job yet, but i’m thinking of some for when i do.
what do you think of medea? or vivaldi?
thanks.

Alyssa on
November 20th, 2010 4:31 pm

Hello! I was thinking of using the name Serendipity because of my strong belief in fate, and alot of things that have happened in my life seem to be because of fate. Also i like how it sounds very feminine. And it sort of sounds like Sarah which is a name I really like. I would love to hear waht you think! Thanks

Leslie on
December 22nd, 2010 7:10 am

I’m going to begin dancing and I have no clue where to even start picking a name for myself. I definitely don’t want to use my real name, but I don’t have any creativity either on this aspect. I have a rave name (Atlantis) but I also want to keep that for the rave scene. On the other hand, I feel like someone else should name me, like its not my right to name myself. Any hints as to where to begin? (Afterall, when looking for a name, you have to have SOME instinct of a name or idea mentally. And I have none of that. Lol) or should I just stay with my raver name till I settle into my real dancer name.

Teala on
January 2nd, 2011 10:02 pm

Do girls ever go by their real names? My name is Teala and I think it sounds exotic, and I’ll bet there aren’t a lot of girls with that name.

First, Ahhh! Thank you for posting your wonderful advice.
I too, will be a first time dancer starting this weekend

Now who I am trying to convey thru my stage name is obviously an alter ego. Someone derived from my real personality, just uped the amp. I consider myself a little edgy with a bit of sass. Tattooed, a few piercings & definitely not the average girl. Although, still am very glamorous, & I like to play up the “Hollywood ditzy” act. I consider myself business savvy & well educated. I took into consideration what you said about our names being a marketing tool Therefore have been taking my time thinking of the perfect name!!

I have it down to a few choices, & would love to hear your opinion/advice!

Candy Wrapper
Victoria Venom
DejaVu
Sephora

Thanks Miss Perelandra
~B.

miss t on
January 12th, 2011 4:35 pm

hello, im going to be starting dancing in the uk soon and have thought of the name taboo, what do you think, i really like it but not sure how it would start a conversation
thanks
i love your site, a great help

admin on
January 13th, 2011 11:45 am

Hi Taboo! As I thought about introducing myself as Taboo, there really isn’t anywhere to go from there. The guys may make one or two comments about it but after that it’ll be up to you to keep the conversation going. It’s a good name, but not that great for building rapport. If you are good with keeping conversations alive I’d go with it. =)

admin on
January 13th, 2011 11:48 am

Out of all the names you’ve listed, Sephora (beautiful bird) is my first pick. It is different and may strike conversation about it. Try it out and let us know.
Cheers,
Perelandra

B on
January 30th, 2011 2:46 am

Hi P!
My first week was great! After the 1st time jitters were out of the way, I had so much fun & felt very carefree!
All I kept hearing was, “Are you sure you’ve never done this before?” I took it as a compliment.
As far as my name, I went with something not on my list, “Vixen.”
Due to the type of club I’m working at & the clientele, I’m not so sure the extra-thought would be appreciated. I do appreciate where I’m working at, but it is a starting point for me as a beginner dancer if you know what I mean. I figure Vixen’s still an attractive, intriguing name… I’d like to save “Sephora” for a more upscale club in the near future.
Thanks for the advice! Best of Luck girls!

Admiring the persistence you put into your blog and in depth information you offer. It’s great to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same outdated rehashed information. Wonderful read! I’ve saved your site and I’m including your RSS feeds to my Google account.

Nina on
February 5th, 2011 5:42 pm

I am completely new to this and I am going to audition in two days. I was wondering if my choice was too common: Nina. I love all the tips they are so helpful!

Juicy on
February 7th, 2011 12:38 pm

So I’m looking to get started dancing in a little over a month. I have pole danced for nearly 2 years & in pole dancing my name is Juicy…I’ve been really debating stripper names and would like your thoughts on the the final names….

Aurora
Phoenix
Nefertiti
Avalon
Fawn
Brooke
Ginger
Syren.

Also do you have any advice for pole dancers turned exotic dancers?

Sammie on
February 13th, 2011 6:00 pm

Hi
I’ve applied for an audition at my local strip club, and I’m trying to think of some names. I have a few ideas…
*Rubie Valentine
*Sophia Nixon
*Lorelie Kinsgly
*Leica(pronounced Ly-k)
*Practika (pronounced Prac-tee-ka)
I also quite like Seraphim.. It means angel, and a friend of mine always calls it me x

admin on
February 14th, 2011 3:17 pm

If you can pull it off, Seraphim is great. Hope that helps.
~Perelandra

admin on
February 14th, 2011 3:21 pm

Sorry to say, girl, but all of those names are generic stripper names. Keep looking for something different that has an unusual meaning to envoke conversations.
As far as advice for anybody getting into the biz, this book is a great place to start. 100% guaranteed satisfaction. How To Stripper: Hand Book Guide

Kristina on
March 15th, 2011 11:44 am

Hi, I used to dance under Pebbles a long while back and it got a lot of attention! However, Its not me anymore. I havent danced in a while but want to go back. Been think about a tons of diff names….. My tops so far are….. “Salome” daughter of Herodias. The name means peace. Christian traditions depict her as an icon of dangerous female seductiveness. A femme fetale! Sounds hot! “Topanga” native american. Loved the name from Boy meets world. “Capricious” meaning changeable. Given to sudden behavior change tks. KRISTINA

Ashley on
March 15th, 2011 10:39 pm

Hi there Perelandra.

Allow me to start by saying I absolutely adore your blog! It’s full of fantastic tips and it has really helped me in preparing to become an exotic dancer.

I won’t start dancing for quite a few months still, as I’m only 17, but I want to be as prepared as possible for when I do start. I’ve been trying to come up with a name that matches my personality and also one of my favorite physical characteristics.

I have naturally deep red hair and I absolutely love it (most of the time) and I was hoping to come up with a name that will help me own the power of being a redhead.

So far I’ve come up with:

Sinnamon
Ginger
Wildfire

I know that those aren’t really original names and that’s why I need some help (although I do really like Wildfire.) So I was wondering if you had any suggestions?

Hello. (:
I’ve just gotten a job as a dancer (starting my first night tonight, so nervous!) and when asked what my stage name will be, the first thing that came to mind was Selleyna. It’s the name of my character in an online game. Would the guys appreciate that I’m a gamer girl and also sexy, if the origin of my name ever came up in conversation?
It’s also the stage name I chose for my job as a webcam model.
Also, any tips for tonight? I’m so nervous that I’ll trip or something! But excited at the same time.
I’m in Australia so I’m only 18 (the youngest in the club) and the only red head! (:
Your tips here are all great!! Thanks a lot for your website. (:
-Selleyna

Amber on
May 3rd, 2011 10:26 pm

Keep Wildfire! I love it! Sorry, I’m not qualified to make that statement (I’m in the same boat as you!) but I saw your comment and I loved it. I don’t know if your pubic hair is deep red also or if its just dark brown but maybe you leave a landing strip if it is? I don’t know if they want you completely shaved or not but if they allow some…shrugs-

I haven’t come up with a name for myself, I kind of like Adina, but I have time since I don’t have any money to start out. I need to get another job before I can begin stripping so I can afford the shoes and outfits!

brandi on
May 4th, 2011 10:11 pm

i have been a dancer for 6 years and i always went by kelly. not my real name, but normal and unisex. everyone always thought it was my real name right down to my boss who hired me. everyone says i look like a kelly. i chose that b/c i loved saved by the bell as a kid and i thought kelly from the show was beautiful. it just stuck. but i did go to another club where there was a kelly so i changed it to frankie and i hated it. i even tryed to go on stage when they called kelly up. lol. i think i will stick with kelly.

Stacia on
May 7th, 2011 8:51 pm

A while back I worked with a red head and she by Heaven. Some people would comment on the irony, LOL! Good luck. I was actually thinking about changing my stage name to Bliss. (I have a long red wig

Yet to be Decided ;) on
May 12th, 2011 10:54 pm

I LOVE this site! Its witty and stright to the point.. Im deffinatly going to do more reserch on my name.. Thank you!!

Elvira on
May 25th, 2011 11:55 am

Hi! Loved your article. I’m going to start a new job in few days and I still can’t decide on a name. I was thinking maybe Elvira? I think it’s sexy and would make a good conversation starter. What do you think?

Calypso on
May 26th, 2011 7:49 pm

So I’m going to begin stripping soon to pay my way through college and I was considering these names,
Mona Moaner
Calypso Begonias (so I can brag about my knowledge of literature as well as Grateful Dead)
Basil Calypso (I used to work on an organic Italian farm, so that’s why I thought Basil would be cute.)

chevy on
May 29th, 2011 10:15 pm

Hi!
I’m lookin’ to get into this business and i’m such a newbie I didn’t even kno you needed a stage name. I was thinking about chevy or even chevrolet, but wasn’t sure if it was good because it isn’t particularly feminine. It would be a good conversation piece, though, since I know and love the car. Your opinion is definately appreciated! Thanks

Gemma on
May 31st, 2011 5:30 pm

Hi Perelandra! I’m starting a dancing job, and have been trying to find a name for a while now… So far I have one idea. it’s Gemma. I’m pretty sure this would work for me because that’s the name of the main characters of this AMAZING book A great and terrible Beauty, by Libba Bray. So if you have any suggestions for me, I’d really apprietiate it!
Thank- you,
(maybe) Gemma

Peaches mom on
June 19th, 2011 10:54 pm

I swear to god Calypso Begonias is the best stripper I have ever heard!

hope on
July 1st, 2011 12:40 pm

well i have not stated yet but i am very interested in it and very nervous and cant seem to pick out a name cause they all sound corney…so what to do?

Tay on
July 3rd, 2011 11:20 am

I love this site . I’m thinking about auditioning and I came up with the name “karma”. It’s sexy, has meaning, and spicy. What do u think?

admin on
July 3rd, 2011 2:44 pm

Hi Tay,
I’m really glad you are finding this site useful and thanks for the kind words. Karma is pretty good but somewhat common in the stripping world. You may get ppl asking why you chose the name. It would be good for you to have a witty reason that inspires more conversation.
Cheers,
Perelandra

admin on
July 3rd, 2011 2:48 pm

Hi Hope,
First, re-read this article, then click on the link to get ideas for names. Let me know when you have a few that you like. A good stripper name that invokes curiosity takes time to find. Dont get discouraged. Keep looking and you’ll find it. Good luck.
~Perelandra

admin on
July 3rd, 2011 3:09 pm

Hi Gemma,
You may get asked about your name every once in a great while so as a rapport building tool, I’d give it a C- but if you like the name, go for it. You’ll just have to rely more on your own conversation building skills to build the rapport bond. Good luck.
~Perelandra

admin on
July 3rd, 2011 3:11 pm

Hi Chevy,
If you can pull off the car knowledge, then this is a GREAT name for starting conversations! Excellent job, girlfriend!
To your wealth!
~Perelandra

Ashley on
January 25th, 2013 2:04 pm

I dance and my stage name is Dyces.

Charlotte on
May 16th, 2013 4:47 pm

Hi perelandra

First want to start off by saying I LOVE your stage name its got a lot of spunk
I’m starting in two weeks and I was wondering what your oppinion would be on the following names:
Essence
Harmony
Sapphire
Mystinen- meaning mystic in finnish
And my most favorite is, fairamay meaning fair maiden

Gina on
June 9th, 2013 8:36 pm

Hi, I am thinking about becoming a dancer and I was thinking the name scorpio. Is that’s a good name to have?